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Jean Sawtelle Johansen, of Ocala, Florida and Nashua, NH, passed away in Ocala on February 21, 2021.

Jean was born in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1926, daughter of Edgar and Clara (Tiernan) Sawtelle.  The family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida looking for work during the depression.  At age ten Jean’s mother died of breast cancer and Jean returned to Nashua.  She was raised by her Aunt Mary Lamb, and her Uncle Charles Tiernan and his wife Yvonne.  She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Nashua High School in 1944.

Jean was a factory worker at some of the local manufacturers in Nashua.  In 1962 she began working at the Nashua Corporation and became one of the first female foreman for that company.  She remained at the Nashua Corporation until she retired.

For the past 25 years Jean split her time, living in Ocala, Florida for the winter and in Nashua for the rest of the year.  She was an avid bridge and pinochle player at the Nashua Senior Center.  She was a voracious reader, keeping a list of the over 4,300 books she had read.

Always strong and independent to the end, one of her doctor’s said that she was amazing for a 93-year-old and that she was a very young 93.  She passed away due to pneumonia after a brief illness.

Jean is survived by her son, Mark Sawtelle and her cousins, Irene Jean, Clara Guerra, Kathleen Gawloski, and Edward Lamb.  She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Johansen, and cousins Martin Tiernan, Leo Tiernan, and Ruth Moreau. She was loved and will be missed by all.

A graveside service took place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson on Thursday, April 15^th. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for both Jean and her sister, Ruth Janet Moreau, on Thursday, July 8^th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Ruth Janet Tiernan Moreau passed away on February 3, 2021 in Ocala, Florida, with her loving family nearby.

Ruth was born the third child and eldest daughter of Charles and Yvonne Tiernan in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 10, 1934.  She was a faithful, generous, and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother.

While she was still in high school, she was proud of her job at the Indian Head Bank. The family’s dog used to follow her through the revolving doors.  Fortunately, the bank manager liked the dog.  She was the best student in the first driver’s education class ever taught in the state of New Hampshire.  Her brothers used to wake her up to back the car out of the barn so they could go to work in the morning.

When she was nineteen, she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Germany to marry U.S. Army Corporal Joseph Roland Moreau on June 20, 1953.  Together they raised a remarkable family.

When their daughter Theresa was born with disabilities, Ruth became Theresa’s lifelong care giver. Ruth also carried the memory of their daughter Dorothy, who died of a brain tumor at the age of six years old.

Yet she taught her family to be joyful.  We were always playing games or going swimming.  Ruth loved to sing.  She sang with her children, and her sisters, and the church choir.  In recent years, when her dementia caused her to be sometimes sad or angry – all you had to do was start, “Doe a deer, a female deer, ray a drop of golden sun…”   and Ruth would join in happily.

Ruth grew up in Nashua, NH.  She had an excellent education with the Catholic nuns at St. Patrick’s School.  She was a faithful celebrant at St. Patrick’s Church in her youth.  In her later years, she enjoyed attending St. Jude’s in Marion Oaks, FL – until COVID-19.

Ruth was proud of the work she did for twenty years as a bookkeeper for the Teamsters Pension Fund in Utica, NY. She was a great support to her husband who ran a very successful dairy equipment business.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 67 years, her children Roland, Patricia, David, Theresa, Janet and Cathy, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, her sisters Clara, Irene and Kathy and Jean her cousin. She was predeceased by her father, Charles, and mother, Yvonne, who she will see in heaven – and her brothers Martin and Leo and a sister, Nancy, who died as an infant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Thursday, July 8th at 9:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.  lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Home Health & Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Local arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Paige Ray George Parkinson, 25, of Manchester, formerly of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2021.  Born on April 30, 1996 in Nashua, she was the beloved daughter of Nancy R. (Patterson) Parkinson and Everton H. Parkinson III and his wife Deborah, all of Nashua.  Raised and educated in Nashua, Paige was a very competitive person who graduated from Bishop Guertin High School with the Class of 2014, where she was involved with high school athletics.  Believing in the full value of a secondary education, she graduated from Rivier University with the Class of 2018.   Paige was employed at Firefly American Bistro and Bar in Manchester and recently began her career as a realtor with Keller Williams Realty.

Paige, who lived her life to the fullest, had many passions that she was devoted to.  She was a kind, brave, selfless soul who believed in caring for those who were less fortunate than herself.  Paige loved to travel, especially throughout Europe and the United States, spend time with her friends and family, and enjoyed the outdoors; especially the beach, music festivals and the mountains.  She touched many lives in many different circles and will fondly be loved, cherished and missed by all.

In addition to her parents, Paige is survived by her dear brother, Everton H. Parkinson IV and his longtime companion Lindsay Plante, both of Nashua.  She is also survived by her maternal grandmother Edna Patterson and her paternal grandmother Marilyn Parkinson, both of Nashua.  Paige is survived by her uncle Geoffrey Parkinson of Nashua, and her aunts; Martha Deasley and her husband John of John’s Island, SC, Janet Schaub and her husband Frank of Nashua, Linda Patterson of Prescott, AZ and several cousins.  She was preceded in death by both of her grandfathers, George Patterson and Everton H. Parkinson Jr.

To honor the wishes of the Parkinson family, all services for Paige will be privately held.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to either the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Inc. PO Box 3116, Nashua, NH 03061-3116 or to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua, 24 Ferry Road, Nashua, NH 03064.  For guidance on donating food or other items to the Nashua Soup Kitchen, please visit https://nsks.org/donate/#donate-howto and for guidance to donate online to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua please visit https://www.hsfn.org/tributegifts/.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.

   Richard G. Malouin, 90, a Nashua native and longtime resident, passed away Saturday evening, June 5, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Sandown, NH.     

   Born in Nashua on July 30, 1930, he was a son of the late Leon F. and Barbara (Gardner) Malouin, Sr. Educated in local schools, Richard was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1948.  Richard worked in the construction business for many years and was associated with various local construction companies.

   He was a member of the Merrimack Valley Baptist Church and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

   Richard was predeceased by his wife, Mary J. (Sullivan) Malouin, who passed away on August 2, 2001. They were married on August 30, 1958.

    Members of his family include his daughter, Maryanne Fournier of Sandown, with whom he has made his home since October of 2020; grandchildren Terrance and his wife Keri Fournier, Corey Fournier, Danae Fournier and Natalia Fournier; five great-grandchildren, Olivia, Maverick, Brielle, Holden and Braiden; two sisters, Natalie Bibeau of Nashua and Justine Cutting of Sunapee; a brother, Jan Malouin and his wife Virginia of Pepperell, MA; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Richard was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara J. and Roger E. Dionne; his brother and sister-in-law, Leon F. Jr. and Lena Malouin.

    There are no calling hours. A Graveside service will be held in Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua, Thursday afternoon, June 10^th at 2 o’clock. Family and friends are invited to attend and will meet at the cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to Chosen People Ministries, 241 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022. 

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

Jeanne M. (Pelletier) Daigle, 91 of Nashua NH passed away on June 5, 2021 with her loving family by her side.  Born November 13, 1929 she was a third generation Nashua resident.  She was the wife of the late Robert N. Daigle.  Married in 1953, they celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Following graduation from Nashua High School in 1947, she worked for her father at Service Electric Company as a bookkeeper.  She attended Nashua Business College in the evenings and was an active student, a team player on the girl’s basketball team and a member of student council.  She graduated in 1952 with a degree in Bookkeeping.  Finishing her education, Jeanne went to work for the Johns Mansville Company as a bookkeeper in the finance office.  Once married, Jeanne managed the finances of their family business, Bruce Construction Co.

Jeanne enjoyed summering at Lake Winnipesaukee, following New England sports, traveling abroad, visiting her children as they moved about the country, and cheering her grandchildren on at sporting events.  Jeanne was an incredible baker.  Rarely was there a time the grandchildren would arrive without fresh homemade ‘Grandma Cookies’ in the jar.

She lived in her Dover Street home for 55 years.  She was the “honorary neighborhood Mom”.  Jeanne was an active parishioner and Eucharistic minister at Saint Christopher Parish, Parish of The Resurrection and Saint Francis Xavier Parish.  When Jeanne moved to Langdon Place of Nashua in 2013, she became a parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Parish.  Jeanne built heart felt relationships within the parishes and the Langdon Community.

She was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Albina Pelletier.  She was the sister of Sr. Marie Christilla of Manchester, and predeceased by sister Lorette McAfee and brother Donald Pelletier.

Jeanne will continue to be loved by their eight children: Bruce R. Daigle and his wife Monica of Woonsocket, RI; Susan E. Reed and her husband Donald of North Royalton, Ohio; Thomas J. Daigle and his wife Debra of Nashua, NH; Katherine M. Sipe and her husband Charles of West Deptford, NJ; Gary A. Daigle and his wife Sandra of Colorado Springs, CO; Linda L. Mello and her husband Allen of Nashua, NH; Janet A. O’Hara and her husband Kevin of Groton, MA; and Michelle M. Levesque and her husband Paul of Amherst, NH. She cherished her 20 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren, and all her nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua NH on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 East Dunstable Road, Nashua NH on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:00 am.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.  Friends are invited to gather at the church.  Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com

   Florence T. Canny, 86, of Nashua, widow of Michael P. Canny, sadly passed away at her home, Thursday evening, June 3, 2021, after a brief but courageous battle of pancreatic cancer. Her loving family was by her side at every moment.            

   Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Jendza) Blasko. Florence attended St. Mary’s High School in Worcester was a graduate of Worcester Junior College and attended the University of Massachusetts.

   A resident of Nashua since 1969, Florence was a homemaker in the early years of her marriage and then was the Athletic Department secretary for the Nashua School System for 25 years.  

   In her leisure time, she enjoyed floral arranging, golf, working out, shopping with friends. Her greatest pride and joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren who she cherished. Florence also loved traveling to Europe and the Caribbean Islands, and summers at her home on Cape Cod.

   Florence was a communicant of St. Christopher Parish, was active with the CYO Parent group, Parish Council and the Women’s Guild.  She was a member of the Worcester Junior Women’s League.

    In addition to her parents, Florence was predeceased by her husband Michael, who passed away August 16, 2004. They were married in Worcester, MA on September 10, 1960. Their first home was in Springfield, MA prior to moving to Nashua, NH.

    Members of  her family include her three daughters, Lisa Petersen of Arvada, CO, Susan Towner and her husband Will of Islamorada, FL and Cristina Ethier and her husband Christopher of Londonderry, NH; five grandchildren, Catherine Towner, William Towner, Julia Ethier, Sara Ethier and Timothy Ethier; sister-in-law, Kay (Canny) Antosca and her husband Albert; beloved nieces, nephews and numerous godchildren; her cousin, Patty Knapp; and special friend, Regis Beigel. Loved by many near and far, she will be greatly missed.

    Her family will receive relatives and friends at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, June 12^th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place in Edgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to St. Christopher Parish. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Amy Senay, 43, of Nashua, wife of Christopher Senay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, May 30, 2021.            

   A daughter of Susan (Cerra) Charron Soukaros and the late Thomas R. Charron, she was born in Maui, Hawaii on November 15, 1977. Amy grew up in Milton, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Milton High School.   

   Amy was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children and family.

Members of her family include her husband Chris; her six children, Philip, Anthony, David, Patrick, Chloe and Christian; her mother, Susan Soukaros; a brother, James Soukaros; two sisters, Heidi Boyce and Gina Soukaros; niece of Philip Cerra of Woburn, MA and Diane Cerra of Taunton, MA.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday evening, June 5^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Family and close friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the Farwell Funeral Service, Inc. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

    Kathryn E. Schaller, 81, of Hudson, widow of Lt. Col. Robert H. Schaller, passed away early Sunday morning, May 30, 2021 at Laurel Place in Hudson, with her loving daughter by her side. The family would like to thank the staff at Laurel Place and Fairview Senior Living for the loving care they provided Kate.           

   Born in Queens, New York on December 14, 1939, she was a daughter of the late William F. and Elizabeth (Hellwege) Enners. Kathryn was a graduate of Jamaica (NY) High School and furthered her education at the State University New York in Oneonta, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree. She received her Masters degree in Education from Queens College.

    A longtime educator, Kathryn taught in the Floral Park, NY school district from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She also taught in Germany during her husband’s military career and later as a substitute teacher at Alvirne High School in Hudson.

    In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, playing bridge, traveling and entertaining. Kathryn was a parishioner of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Nashua and was a member of the Altar Guild.

    Members of her family include her daughter, Paige; sons, Paul (Cory) and Bob (Margy); daughter-in-law, Christine; and grandchildren, Jessica, Zachary, Madison, Max and Alexa. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, William H. Enners and her son, Scott Schaller.

     There are no calling hours. Her funeral service will be held in The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua on Saturday, August 14^th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Interment will take place in Swan Point Cemetery in Pawtucket, RI. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105  or the Church of the Good Shepherd – Book of Remembrance, 214 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

   Well-known Nashua native Donald C. Davidson, 82, former Nashua Mayor, airline Captain and businessman, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 28, 2021 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.           

   Born in Nashua on April 15, 1939, he was a son of the late Leon N. and Irene A. (Shea) Davidson. Don was educated in local schools and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1956. His first love was aviation and he soloed at Nashua Airport in 1955 at the age of 16. An Air Force veteran, Mr. Davidson was a graduate of the USAF Aviation Cadets program at Reese AFB, Texas. He was commissioned as an Air Force pilot in 1960 where he flew transports around the world including Vietnam.  

   Don began his 32 year-career as a pilot with the former Eastern Airlines in 1963. He became a Captain in 1971 and later was the Vice President of Flight Operations.  After Eastern, he was a Captain at USAfrica Airways until his retirement from aviation in 1995.

   Don was very active in Nashua politics throughout the years as Ward 8 Alderman, Alderman-at-Large, acting Mayor of Nashua in 1977 and elected Mayor from 1996 -2000. During his administration in 1997, Nashua was voted as the “Best Place To Live” by Money Magazine for the second time. He later also served as a Nashua Fire Commissioner and was a member of the Nashua Airport Authority.

    Active in the business community, Don founded Davidson Travel Service, Davidson Flight Service, The Captain’s Corner and several other small businesses. He was also a member of the NH Civil Air Patrol for many years and was Wing Commander from 2006 -2010.      

   In his leisure time, Don loved flying – especially his P51 Mustang “Double Trouble II”, working on his antique cars, playing golf and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was a member of the Disney Vacation Club and enjoyed spending time with his family at Disney World in Florida.  He was a longtime member of the Nashua Country Club and had made his home at The Villages in Florida for the past year before returning to Nashua.

    Members of his family include his wife, Pauline “Chip” (Denault) Davidson, whom he married on November 17, 1962 and shared over 58 years together; his three children, Donald C. Davidson Jr. and his fiancée MeLinda, Donna C. Clarkson and her husband Chris, and Daniel C. Davidson and his wife Susan; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Richard L. “Dick” Davidson and his wife Rita, and William N. “Bill” Davidson and his late wife Shirley, all of Florida; also several nieces and nephews.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 50 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Thursday, June 3^rd at 11 a.m. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church beginning at 10 o’clock. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.

      Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

    Rita F. (Waterhouse) Levesque, 76, of Nashua, wife of Rene P. Levesque, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2021.             

    A resident of Nashua for over 50 years, Rita was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Lester and Philomena (Baeynes) Waterhouse. Educated in Lowell schools, she was a graduate of St. Michael’s School and continued her education at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, where she earned a certificate as a medical records technician.

    Rita had been employed with the Federal Aviation Administration and later BAE Systems as an Administrative Assistant for ten years.

   In her leisure time, she enjoyed pressing flowers, crocheting, cooking and playing the organ. Most of all, Rita loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends.

   Members of her family include her husband Rene, whom she married on August 8, 1965 in Lowell, MA and shared over 55 years together; a daughter, Cheryl Houle and her husband, Christopher L. Houle, Jr; twelve grandchildren, Tiffany D’Amico, Julianne D’Amico, Richard D’Amico III, Kayleigh D’Amico, James D’Amico, Connor D’Amico, Kevin D’Amico, Isabelle D’Amico, Ryan Houle, Kayleigh Houle, Kellsie Houle and Karra Houle; sister-in-law, Dottie Waterhouse; brother-in-law, Robert Levesque and his wife Alice; and sister-in-law, Linda Steriti and her husband Peter; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

   In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by her brother, Lester Waterhouse; and her sisters, Marie Maniatakos and Lillian Stott.

   Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 25^th from 5 to 8 p.m. Her funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army, One Montgomery Avenue, Nashua, Wednesday, May 26^th at 11 a.m. Friends and family are invited to attend. Interment will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen on Thursday. Donations may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army, One Montgomery Avenue, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

   Stephen A. Soucy, 79, of Hudson and formerly of Nashua, passed away Thursday morning, May 20, 2021, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Kittery, Maine on April 1, 1942, he was a son of the late Roger and Jeanette (LaRose) Soucy. Steve grew up in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1960. He began his career working with his father at the former Roger Soucy Motors, a Lincoln / Mercury dealership on the corner of Main and East Hollis Streets in Nashua. After the business closed, Steve was employed at the International Paper Box Machine Company in Nashua for many years as manager of manufacturing. Following his retirement, he worked part-time at Robbins Auto Parts.

    Steve was a member of Club National and served on its Board of Directors. In his leisure time, he enjoyed taking care of his cars and lawns at his home, that he took great pride in. Steve also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

    Members of his family include his wife, Madlyn C. (Lozeau) Soucy, whom he married on October 26, 1963 and shared over 57 wonderful years together; his daughters and sons-in-law, Holly and George MacDonald of Milford and Kimberly and David DeCarolis of Litchfield; eight grandchildren, Courtney, Trevor and Brooke Palladino, McKayla Buckley and her husband Tyler, Kendra DeCarolis and her fiancé Joe Figlioli, Hope and Logan DeCarolis, and Corinne Miller; four great-grandchildren, Ryker and Kaysen Buckley, Julian Palladino and Killian Collins; a brother, Peter Soucy of Portland, ME; three sisters, Patricia Ravenelle and her husband Ted of Burke, VA, Brenda Anastasoff of Saco, ME and the late Sylvia M. McKay, who passed away in July of 2001; also many nieces and nephews.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 27^th from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday, May 28^th at 10 a.m. Friends are invited to attend. Interment will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the Nashua Children’s Home, 125 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03064. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. www.farwellfuneralservic.com

   Doris Mariana Duclos, 49, of Nashua, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born in Puerto Rico on December 14, 1971, daughter of Aurora Vega Cruz and Luis M. Figueroa.

    Her family includes six children, Michael Lozada, Jonathan Lozada, Crystal Lozada, Rodney Curtis, Jasmine Curtis and Jason Duclos; twenty grandchildren; four sisters, Migdalia Rodriguez, Rosa Figueroa, Carmen Figueroa and Janette Figueroa; and three brothers, David Rodriguez Jr., Luis Figueroa and Asdruval Figueroa.

    Doris was a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She was the type of person who would go without if you needed whatever she had. Doris would give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything. She loved music, singing and dancing and spending time with her friends and family. No matter what life threw at her, she always had a smile on her face and had a heart of gold. Everyone that met her liked her and those who got to know her loved her. Doris got along well with everyone and always saw the good in everyone.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Wednesday, May 19^th from 4 to 6 p.m.      

    Kenneth J. York, 57, of Nashua, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Georgetown, SC.            

    Born on October 1, 1963 in Nashua, NH, Kenny was the youngest son of the late Jesse A. York Jr. and Elizabeth M. (Sweeney) York. A lifelong resident of Nashua, Ken was a former owner of Bob’s Pizza.

    Ken loved playing tennis and bowling and was an avid New England sports fan, especially the Boston Bruins. He loved listening to and following the Grateful Dead. Ken was a former Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post 3 of Nashua, which he used as a platform to raise money for many charities. In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by his brother, William R. York. He will be missed by his surviving family and friends.

    Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, June 3^rd from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Friday, June 4^th at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com 

  Christine L. (Ackley) Boucher, 74, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday morning, May 8, 2021, after a period of declining health.            

   Born in Nashua on October 13, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Frederick J. and Helen C. (Lee) Ackley. Christine was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1964 and furthered her education at Northern Essex Community College, where she earned a degree as a registered nurse.

   Christine began her career as a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital in Nashua now known as Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, and continued at the Courville at Nashua, The Plus Company and Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson until she retired.

    She enjoyed bingo and gardening and especially loved time with her family.

Members of her family include her three children, Lisa Tremblay and her husband Marc, and Tina Reeves all of Nashua, and Frederick Boucher and his wife Nicole of Windham; six grandchildren, Branden Lilley and his wife Christine, Bryant Lilley and his wife Lessly, Matthew Lilley, Justin Reeves and his wife Heidi, Donovan Reeves and Logan Ella Boucher; three great-grandchildren, Dante, Veda and Hazel Reeves; her sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Roland Caron of Hudson; and nephews, Christopher Caron and his wife Jess of Hudson, NH and Scott Caron of Chicago, IL.

     Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, May 11^th from 5 to 7 p.m. Her funeral service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Friends are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1^st Street, Ste 800, Miami, FL 33131. phone: 1-800-473-4636.  

   Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.  www.farwellfuneralservice.com

John A. Worthen III, son of John A. Worthen Jr. and Mary Singleton Worthen, Died May 7, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born in Nashua, N.H. on May 17, 1928. Graduated from Nashua High School in 1945 and from UNH in 1950 with a BS degree in Business Administration. He pursued graduate studies in Business at UNH and at Harvard University.

John was a veteran of WWII, serving in Germany as a Sergeant with the 25^th Constabulary Squadron. During the Korean War, he was recalled from the Air Force Reserve and served as First Lieutenant with the 4707the Defense Wing at Otis Air Field in Massachusetts.

He spent 38 years with John Hancock Insurance Company, retiring as a Senior Vice President in Mortgage Investments. John served as Director of Maritime Life Insurance Company of Halifax, Novia Scotia, of Treasure Masters Inc. of Derry, N.H., and of Real Estate Investment Trust of Clinton, N.J.

John was a beloved husband and father who was very happily married to the love of his life, Patricia, and was proud of the sixty -eight great years they spent together. He leaves their son Jack Coombes Worthen of Parkland, Florida, their daughter, Cynthia Worthen Vascak of Campton, N.H. and three grandchildren, Brian, Laura, and Julie Worthen.

He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, sailing, traveling through Europe, and a good game of bridge.

The service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main Street, Nashua, NH. at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 5^th. Committal prayers and Army honors will follow at the Edgewood Cemetery, 107 Amherst Street, Nashua.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in John’s memory to be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd to support their service work with the Front Door Agency and their Community Action projects.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  Friday, May 21, 2021,  at 1:00 pm at Gibson Cemetery, Marsh Road, Pelham, NH.   Friends are invited to attend.

  Robert Francis Field, 61, of Londonderry, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 13, 2020 and has gone to be with the Lord.        

  Born in Nashua on April 14, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert A. Field and Corey A. (Scale) Field Fletcher. During his youth, Bobby resided in Pelham where he attended St. Patrick Parochial School and then Alvirne High School in Hudson.  A longtime resident of Londonderry, Bobby began his career with his father at Field Water Wells, working as a driller of Artesian Wells. He then worked in the trucking industry in Florida for a time and later was a driver for Continental Paving.  

   An avid car enthusiast, Bobby enjoyed building hot rods, attending car shows and won many 1^st place awards for his show cars including a Chevrolet El Camino and Chevrolet pick-up truck. He also loved working on engines, motor cross racing, Go-carts, riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and snowmobiling. Bobby was also a talented drawer, especially drawing automobiles. As a Facebook blogger, Bobby brought many smiles with his daily “Good Morning” posts.

    Members of his family include his sisters and brother-in-law, Debora L. and John Vien of Manchester and Donna L. Field of Concord; a niece, Jessica M. Field of Derry; aunts and uncles, Louis G. and Marianne Field of Hooksett and Patricia A. and Donald McAndrew of Nashua; and many cousins.

    A Graveside Service will take place on Friday, May 21st at 1:00 p.m. at Gibson Cemetery, Marsh Road in Pelham, NH. Friends are invited to attend.  

    Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com